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A car burst into flames at the petrol station in Seabrook (Image: Ashley Judd)

A car burst into flames at the petrol station in Seabrook (Image: Ashley Judd)

A car burst into flames at the petrol station in Seabrook (Image: Ashley Judd)

The car involved, thought to be a taxi, is understood to have been on fire for around half an hour, before being extinguished at around 11.30pm.

Reports suggest the fire was isolated to the car itself and no damage to the petrol station had occurred.

Facts about Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Kent Fire and Rescue is responsible for protecting around 1.7 million people that live across the county.

The fire service doesn't just deal with infernos, it rushes to the aid of people in other scenarios such as road crashes, floods, cliff rescues and chemical spills.

A statement on its website says: "We also aim to provide local people and businesses with the information and support they need to keep themselves, their homes and premises safe.

"We have a schools education team that works with thousands of young people each year, an innovative Road Safety Experience Centre, and a specialist team providing Safe and Well visits to vulnerable people in their own homes."

It is not yet known whether or not the incident is being treated as suspicous.